2 days Selous Game Reserve

The journey

2 DAYS 1 NIGHT SELOUS SAFARI FROM ZANZIBAR BY FLIGHT Escape Zanzibar for 48 hours and fly straight into Nyerere National Park formerly Selous Game Reserve. This is Africa’s largest protected area and one of the last true wildernesses. Unlike the Serengeti, Selous is raw, quiet, and uncrowded. Here you do game drives, boat safaris, and walking safaris all in one trip. Cruise the Rufiji River with hippos and crocodiles, then track elephants, lions, wild dogs and buffalo on land. The birdlife is incredible and the sunsets over the river are unreal. Perfect for Zanzibar travelers who want wildlife + adventure without long drives. Fly in, safari, and be back on the beach the next evening. Description From Zanzibar beach to African wilderness in 30 minutes. Fly into Nyerere National Park - Selous Tanzania’s largest and most untouched reserve. This is safari the way it should be: no crowds, just you, the animals, and the Rufiji River. Do game drives, boat safaris, and walking safaris all in 2 days. See elephants, lions, wild dogs, hippos and crocodiles up close. Sleep at Africa Safari Selous Lodge with full board, then fly back to Zanzibar the next evening. Perfect for Zanzibar guests who want real wildlife without losing beach days. ITINERARY DAY 1: ZANZIBAR → SELOUS 06:00 Depart Zanzibar Airport 30min flight to Mtemere Airstrip 06:30 Arrive inside Nyerere National Park- Selous 06:40 Short safari briefing from your guide + Coffee 07:00 Start Morning Game Drive Track elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo + birdlife 13:00 Return to Africa Safari Selous Lodge for Lunch 15:30 Afternoon Game Drive until sunset Look for predators and wildlife at the waterholes 18:30 Return to lodge | Dinner Overnight: Africa Safari Selous Lodge - Full Board DAY 2: SELOUS → ZANZIBAR 06:00 Early Morning Breakfast 07:00 Full Day Game Drive with packed Hamper Lunch Explore deep into the park. Option for Walking Safari with armed ranger Boat Safari on Rufiji River - Hippos, Crocodiles, Water birds 16:00 Return to Mtemere Airstrip 17:00 Evening flight back to Zanzibar- 30min 17:30 Arrive Zanzibar + Transfer to hotel End of Safari Highlights: Boat Safari on Rufiji River + Game Drives + Walking Safari + Big 5 + No crowds 2 Days from Zanzibar to the Wild! Fly 30min to Selous for boat safaris, game drives + walking safari. Stay 1 night at Africa Safari Selous Lodge - Full Board. Back in Zanzibar by sunset.

Highlights

• Highlights:
• Boat Safari on Rufiji River + Game Drives + Walking Safari + Big 5 + No crowds